About us
In Basel since 1940. Today at twelve venues.
Cambridge Examinations Basel GmbH is an exam centre authorised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We don't teach — we examine. That is the difference that keeps our advice independent.
Founded
1940
Years of experience
86
Dates a year
134
Centre number
CH001
Our remit
Why we exist
A language certificate decides study places, jobs and residence permits. For it to do that, the exam has to run identically everywhere — in Basel exactly as in Cambridge. That is precisely why authorised exam centres exist.
We organise the exam day, provide trained examiners, secure the rooms and send the papers to Cambridge for marking. The marking itself is not ours to do — and that is what makes your certificate meaningful.
What we deliberately do not do
- We don't sell language courses — so we never push you towards a higher level than you need
- We don't mark exams ourselves — Cambridge does that
- We don't promise pass rates — we prepare you for the format
St. Alban-Anlage 25, 4052 Basel — a ten-minute walk from Basel SBB station.
Team
Who organises your exam
Every region has its own named contact. You speak to the same person from registration to handing over the certificate.
Responsible for exam delivery at every venue and for the relationship with Cambridge.
+41 61 273 90 43Basel, Liestal, Muttenz, Reinach, Rheinfelden, Breitenbach.
BaselBern, Thun, Interlaken, Langenthal.
BernLucerne, Zug, Olten, Zofingen, Aarau, Baden.
LucerneGeneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Nyon, Pully, Payerne.
GenevaDelémont, Porrentruy, Tramelan.
DelémontAward
Platinum — the highest level Cambridge awards
Platinum Centre Awards 2025
Excellence in Exam Delivery
The status is reviewed every year and measures the reliability of delivery, the support given to candidates and compliance with exam security. CEB is one of the few centres in Switzerland at this level.
Questions about the centre or how exams are run?
Give us a call on +41 61 273 90 43. Monday to Friday, 8 am – 12 noon and 1 – 5 pm. You speak directly to the person who organises your exam.