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Έγκριση ίδρυσης και λειτουργίας Κολλεγίου σε Νομικό Πρόσωπο
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department B of Licencing of Private Bodies of Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning, National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP), NATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE (EOPPEP)
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the approval for the establishment and operation of a college, and it is addressed to legal entities that have a permanent establishment in an EU Member State. Their purpose also concerns the provision of education and training services.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
NATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE (EOPPEP)
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Department B of Licencing of Private Bodies of Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning, National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP)
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Title
Application / Solemn Declaration for the granting of approval for the establishment and operation of a college to a legal entity.
Notes:
The Application / Solemn Declaration is accompanied by the required supporting documents, which are organised into two sub-folders. The first sub-folder contains the administrative supporting documents, and the second sub-folder contains the building supporting documents.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
An application for review of the decision, or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law No 2690/1999. The interested party may request either that the administrative authority which issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or request the authority with oversight over the one that issued it to annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the interested party of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set out under specific provisions.
NACE
- 85.42 Tertiary education
- 85.59 Other education n.e.c.
Output & Results
Output
Digital document production, Document Production
Other information
Alternative titles
Granting of a licence for the establishment and operation of a college to a legal entity
Official title
Approval for the establishment and operation of a college to a legal entity
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
7
7
0
0
10
0
40151
No
13046400
6134400
Indefinite
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
900659
13007
85.42, 85.59
7135, 8210
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the approval for the establishment and operation of a college, and it is addressed to legal entities that have a permanent establishment in an EU Member State. Their purpose also concerns the provision of education and training services.
3000.00
3000.00
18
4
2
5 months
,,,,,
1
Company law
Establishment of a business (company)
- To set up a company, see the link below
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must have TAXISnet codes.
No
No
3
Administrative
Submission of an application for the approval of the establishment, along with all administrative supporting documents, except for the documents constituting or evidencing the requisite power of the legal entity, with a date of issue not exceeding the period of the previous 3 months from the submission of the application for approval. Also, where required, these must be issued in the name of the legal entity.
No
No
4
Company law
The registered office of the legal entity must be in an EU Member State and its purpose, according to its articles of association, must be the provision of education and training services.
No
No
5
Tax
The legal entity must be tax compliant. This also applies in the case of an association of entities, for each legal entity.
No
No
6
Insurance
The legal entity must be up to date with its social security obligations.
No
No
7
Bankruptcy law
For the legal person, it must not have been declared bankrupt and it must not have filed for bankruptcy.
No
No
8
Judicial
For the legal entity, a single certificate of judicial solvency or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment. If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such a sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made.
Yes
Yes
9
Administrative
For the legal entity, that it has not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of approval of licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years.
No
No
10
Labour
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a legal entity established under public law, a regional or local authority or of a clergyman, and must not have been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of the approval/licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years. Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
11
Bankruptcy law
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have been declared bankrupt and must not have filed for bankruptcy; or a single certificate of judicial solvency or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment. If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such a sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made. Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
12
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have been irrevocably convicted of any felony or one of the misdemeanours, committed or attempted, of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, bribery, bodily harm, violation of provisions pertaining to drug offences or sexual offences or a crime of economic sexual exploitation, and that they have not been convicted or sentenced by a final judgment in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Code of Status of Public Civil Servants (Law No 3528/2007, Α 26). Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
13
Labour
The shareholders or partners or members of the management of the legal entity must not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority, or of another legal entity established under public law. Not required for legal entities established under public law, legal entities in the wider public sector, and legal entities whose members or part of the members of its board of directors or their management are appointed in an ex officio capacity.
No
No
14
Administrative
The legal representative shall declare on behalf of the legal entity they represent, the distinctive title that the latter will use for the private education and training institution for which they seek the issuance of an approval.
No
No
15
Administrative
An agreement with a foreign higher education institution recognised by the national authorities of its country and its accreditation, if required under the law of its home country.
No
No
16
Administrative
A validation or franchising agreement of the study programmes with a foreign higher education institution recognised by the competent authorities in the country where it has its registered office, with an official translation thereof.
No
No
17
Building
For the building where the college to be approved for establishment and operation will be housed, a building permit is required, approved for connection to the networks of public utilities or as specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Article 107 of Law No 4495/2017 (A΄167), for the use of an educational institution in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation.
No
No
1
Initial Approval
2000 €
No
2
Stamp duty for the benefit of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance
1000 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Digital (debit / credit card)
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
Fee Link
https://eparavolo.eoppep.gr/welcome
No
1
Tax clearance of the legal entity.
Tax clearance certificate
No
3461
2
Social security clearance of the legal entity
Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
No
9447
3
Supporting documents of incorporation and representation
Legal documents from legal entities
Supporting documents of incorporation and representation
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The articles of association must show that the legal entity has a permanent establishment in an EU Member State and that its purpose also concerns to the provision of education and training services.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9338
4
Certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy; or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State in which the legal entity has its registered office, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Certificate from a court
Certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy; or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State in which the legal entity has its registered office, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the members of the governing body of the legal entity or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such a sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn or solemn declaration has been made.
It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8289
5
Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry regarding the changes of the legal entity.
Certificate
Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry regarding the changes of the legal entity.
Relevant link:
https://services.businessportal.gr/
Submission by:
Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
6
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that the legal entity has not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of the approval/licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that the legal entity has not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of the approval/licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
Not required for public law legal entities. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
7320
7
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or another legal entity established under public law or the status of a clergyman, and that they have not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of the approval/licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or another legal entity established under public law or the status of a clergyman, and that they have not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of the approval/licence or closure of its own or another private education and training institution in the last 2 years.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
8
Certificate that the legal representative has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy, or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Certificate that the legal representative has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy, or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/dikasteria/eniaio-pistopoietiko-dikastikes-pheregguotetas
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Notes:
If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such a sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made.
Not required for public law legal entities. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
4122
9
Copy of the criminal record of the legal representative of the legal entity, showing that they have not been irrevocably convicted of any felony or one of the misdemeanours, committed or attempted, of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, bribery, physical injury, violation of provisions pertaining to drug offences or sexual offences or a crime of economic sexual exploitation, and that they have not been convicted or sentenced by a final judgment in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Code of Status of Public Civil Servants (Law No 3528/2007, Α’ 26).
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Copy of the criminal record of the legal representative of the legal entity, showing that they have not been irrevocably convicted of any felony or one of the misdemeanours, committed or attempted, of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, bribery, physical injury, violation of provisions pertaining to drug offences or sexual offences or a crime of economic sexual exploitation, and that they have not been convicted or sentenced by a final judgment in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Code of Status of Public Civil Servants (Law No 3528/2007, Α’ 26).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Copy of Criminal Record
Notes:
Not required for public law legal entities. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
4750
10
Solemn declarations by the shareholders or partners or the members of the management of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or another legal entity established under public law.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declarations by the shareholders or partners or the members of the management of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or another legal entity established under public law.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
Not required for legal entities established under public law, legal entities in the wider public sector, and legal entities whose members or part of the members of their board of directors or their management are appointed in an ex officio capacity. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
7320
11
Solemn declaration under Law No 1599/1986, as in force, by the legal representative of the legal entity, with certification of the authenticity of his/her signature, in which the legal representative declares, on behalf of the legal entity they are representing, the distinctive title that the latter will use in the private education and training institution for which it is seeking the issuance of an approval.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration under Law No 1599/1986, as in force, by the legal representative of the legal entity, with certification of the authenticity of his/her signature, in which the legal representative declares, on behalf of the legal entity they are representing, the distinctive title that the latter will use in the private education and training institution for which it is seeking the issuance of an approval.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
12
Proof of payment of the fee amount.
Electronic Fee
No
3385
13
Special form – application for the formulation of an assessment by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance
Application
Special form – application for the formulation of an assessment by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance
Relevant link:
https://www.eoppep.gr/index.php/el/structure-and-program-certification/idek-opinion
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The second sub-folder contains the building supporting documents and it is forwarded to the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance for the formulation of an assessment.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6009
14
Building permit approved for connection to the networks of public utilities or as specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Article 107 of Law No 4495/2017 (A΄ 167), for the use of an educational institution in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation; floor plans with description of the use of the premises and mapping of its accessibility for people with disabilities, as required (at least in one building unit – building or floor, per region).
Βuilding permit
Building permit approved for connection to the networks of public utilities or as specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Article 107 of Law No 4495/2017 (A΄ 167), for the use of an educational institution in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation; floor plans with description of the use of the premises and mapping of its accessibility for people with disabilities, as required (at least in one building unit – building or floor, per region).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2243
15
Certification of the main use area by a private engineer, with attached plans of the existing situation.
Certification
Certification of the main use area by a private engineer, with attached plans of the existing situation.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
16
Certificate of (active) fire protection for use ‘training’ of the relevant Fire Department
Certificate of Active Fire Protection
No
3804
17
Proof of payment of the monetary amount for the benefit of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance
Proof of payment / Receipt
Proof of payment of the monetary amount for the benefit of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance
Relevant link:
https://www.eoppep.gr/index.php/el/eparavolo/odigies eparavolo eoppep
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
18
Certified copy of a validation or franchising agreement with a foreign higher education institution recognised by the competent authorities in the country where it is based, with an official translation thereof, including the information referred to in items a, b, d, e and f of paragraph 2 of Article 10 of Law No 3696/2008, as amended and in force.
Certificate
Certified copy of a validation or franchising agreement with a foreign higher education institution recognised by the competent authorities in the country where it is based, with an official translation thereof, including the information referred to in items a, b, d, e and f of paragraph 2 of Article 10 of Law No 3696/2008, as amended and in force.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
In the event that items a, b, d, e and f of paragraph 2 of Article 10 of Law No 3696/2008, as amended and in force, are not included in the validation or franchising agreement, any other appropriate evidence, on the basis of which the above points are documented.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
19
Recognition of the foreign higher education institution by the competent national authorities of its country and its accreditation, if required, in accordance with the law of its home country.
Certificate
Recognition of the foreign higher education institution by the competent national authorities of its country and its accreditation, if required, in accordance with the law of its home country.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
20
Certification by the highest foreign educational institution of the education and training services provided by the college.
Certification
Certification by the highest foreign educational institution of the education and training services provided by the college.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
21
Evaluation of the college by the foreign higher education institution and by the authorities provided for by the law of its home country.
Certificate
Evaluation of the college by the foreign higher education institution and by the authorities provided for by the law of its home country.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
22
A study programme approved by the foreign higher education institution leading to a first degree (BACHELOR) of at least 3 years of study and attendance or a postgraduate degree.
Schedule/Program
A study programme approved by the foreign higher education institution leading to a first degree (BACHELOR) of at least 3 years of study and attendance or a postgraduate degree.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The name of the offered specialty in Greek and English, and the minimum duration of studies are indicated.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1716
23
Study programme.
Schedule/Program
Study programme.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The study programme includes detailed content of each proposed course, a detailed timetable of courses per semester and cumulatively, with classification of the proposed courses as compulsory and optional, and as theoretical, laboratory based and mixed. Moreover, it contains a detailed programme in the form of objectives for each proposed course in terms of the knowledge, professional competences and skills to be acquired per semester of study, as well as a numerical and descriptive list of courses with the required supervisory and laboratory equipment. Finally, the study programme contains the required qualifications of instructors for teaching each course in the programme and the teaching aids (bibliography, documentation files, manuals) that students may use in each course.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1716
24
Certification by the national quality assurance and/or certification authority of the partner institution, if available.
Certification
Certification by the national quality assurance and/or certification authority of the partner institution, if available.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The study programme includes a certificate from the national quality assurance and/or accreditation authority of the partner institution’s home country, if available. In the absence of the above certification, a declaration by the foreign institution on the non-availability of a relevant certification.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
Law
71
4849
2021
207
Α
Description
Simplification of the establishment and operation of activities in the field of education. Addition of Chapter 38’ to Law No 4442/2016
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2021/4849/pdf
Law
4763
2020
254
Α
Description
National system of vocational education, training, lifelong learning and youth of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, and other provisions.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2020/254/pdf
Law
278, 279,280,282,283 & 284.
4442
2016
230
Α
Description
Simplification of the framework for the establishment and operation of private vocational training institutes, tutorial schools, foreign-language centres and colleges.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2016/230/pdf
Law
75
4310
2014
258
Α
Law
4093
2012
222
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
14715/ΓΓ4
2022
609
Β
Description
Determination of the procedure, content, supporting documents, fee, monetary amount and penalties for approving the establishment and operation, and notifying the operation, of activities in the education sector.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/609/pdf
Ministerial Decision
10131/ΙΑ
2012
3057
Β
Description
Determination of the procedure for the submission of the study programmes of private primary and secondary education schools, colleges, private vocational training institutes (I.I.E.K.), level one lifelong learning centres and level two lifelong learning centres.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2012/3057/pdf
Law
109
4622
2019
133
Α
Ministerial Decision
94538/ΙΑ
2013
1785
Β
Description
Amendment of Decision no. 151668/IA/3−12−2012, “Designation of international organisations certifying college study programmes leading to a postgraduate qualification”.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/1785/pdf
Ministerial Decision
151668/ΙΑ
2012
3324
Β
Description
Determination of the supporting documents required for granting, amending and updating a licence for a private primary or secondary school, college, tutorial school and foreign-language centre, or private Vocational Training Institute
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2012/3324/pdf
1
Start of procedure
No
No
2
Submission of application – solemn declaration for granting approval for the establishment and operation of a College to a legal person
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits to the Ministry of Education (Department B for Licensing of Private Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Providers) the application – solemn declaration for granting approval for the establishment and operation of a College to a legal person.
The required supporting documents are divided into two files: the first sub-file includes the administrative supporting documents and the second sub-file includes the building-related supporting documents and is forwarded to EOPPEP for
the formulation of an opinion, in accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 3.
Yes
No
3
Electronic submission of application and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
It includes the administrative supporting documents in digital form.
Yes
No
4
Protocol registration of the application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
Protocol registration of the application – solemn declaration for granting approval for the establishment and operation of a College to a legal person and assignment to the competent department.
No
No
5
Assignment of the application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Description
The supporting documents are received by Department B for Licensing of Private Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Providers and the application is assigned to the competent employee.
No
No
6
Check of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The check carried out concerns the review of the documents in parallel with fulfilment of the required conditions laid down by the institutional framework (e.g. incompatible capacities of legal persons, valid insurance and tax clearance, etc.).
If during the check it is found that a supporting document is missing or incomplete, the interested party is informed by telephone and by email of the deficiencies identified.
Yes
No
7
Sending of the file with the building-related supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The file containing the building-related
supporting documents is forwarded to EOPPEP, which is competent for the relevant check and the performance of an on-site inspection.
Yes
No
8
Carrying out of check of building-related conditions
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
Carrying out of a check of building-related conditions, which includes the following steps:
- receipt of the building inspection file by EOPPEP,
- checking of supporting documents for compliance with building-related conditions,
- performance of an on-site inspection,
- formulation of observations in cases where problems are identified,
- drafting of a positive or negative opinion,
- sending of the opinion to the Ministry of Education
Yes
No
9
Formulation of opinion
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The opinion of EOPPEP is received by Department B for Licensing of Private Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Providers, after the check of building-related conditions that it carried out.
No
No
10
Negative opinion of EOPPEP
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Following the negative opinion of EOPPEP, the provider is informed.
Yes
Yes
11
Decision granting the licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Following the positive opinion of EOPPEP, a relevant decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a College to a legal person is drafted, to which the opinion of EOPPEP is attached, and it is forwarded for signature to the Head of the Directorate for Supervision of Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Providers.
Yes
No
12
Countersignature of decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Secretary General
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of the College is countersigned and forwarded for signature to the competent Director.
No
No
13
Forwarding of decision for publication
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The signed decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of the College is received by Department B for Licensing of Private Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Providers and is forwarded to the Secretariat-General of the Government for publication in the Government Gazette.
No
No
14
Informing of interested party - Communication
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
After publication in the Government Gazette, the decision is also posted on Diavgeia and the interested party is informed of the granting of the licence. At the same time, it is also communicated to EOPPEP.
No
Yes
National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance – information
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