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Άδεια ιδιωτικού σχολείου Α/θμιας και Β/θμιας Εκπαίδευσης σε φυσικό πρόσωπο ή σε φυσικά πρόσωπα που μετέχουν σε ενώσεις προσώπων
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), DEPARTMENT A FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure refers to the licensing of a private school of primary or secondary education to a natural person or to natural persons participating in associations of persons for the purpose of its legal establishment and operation.
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
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
DEPARTMENT A FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application - Solemn Declaration for the granting of a private school licence for primary & secondary education to a natural person or to natural persons participating in associations of person
Notes:
The application for a private school licence must be accompanied by a folder containing the supporting documents addressed to Department A of the Independent Directorate of Private Education and another folder containing the supporting documents for the building inspection to be carried out by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP). The application may be sent either by conventional mail in paper form or submitted online along with all documents in digital form via the official website of the body.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Application for treatment, hierarchical appeal, Administrative sanctions
Application for administrative redress or hierarchical administrative appeal pursuant to article 24 of Law No. 2690/1999. The person concerned may apply either to the administrative authority which issued the act for its revocation or amendment (application for redress) or to the authority which heads the issuing authority for the annulment of the act (hierarchical appeal). The administrative authority to which the application is submitted must notify the person concerned of its decision on the application within thirty (30) days at the latest, unless a different time limit is laid down by special provisions.
NACE
- 85.1 Pre-primary education
- 85.2 Primary education
- 85.3 Secondary education
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Decision
Other information
Alternative titles
Establishment of a private school
Granting of a private school licence for primary & secondary education to a natural person or to natural persons participating in associations of persons
Official title
Granting of a private school licence for primary & secondary education to a natural person or to natural persons participating in associations of persons
Languages supported
Greek
Ways of provision
Establishment
Registries updated
Πληροφοριακό Σύστημα mySchool, Μητρώο Σχολικών Μονάδων και Λοιπών Εκπαιδευτικών Δομών
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten), email
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40151
No
32313600
8121600
62208000
Identification document
256964
40151
289109
85.1, 85.2, 85.3
7135
EU-GO, Framers, SDG
Supporting document
The procedure refers to the licensing of a private school of primary or secondary education to a natural person or to natural persons participating in associations of persons for the purpose of its legal establishment and operation.
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2000.00
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1
Insurance
The applicant must be cleared as per insurance and tax debts.
No
No
2
Judicial
The applicant must not have filed for bankruptcy or be in a state of bankruptcy.
No
No
3
Urban planning
The premises of the school unit must have an appropriate building infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of par. 8 of Annex Θ3 of Law No. 4093/2012.
No
No
4
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant must not have been convicted or referred for trial by a final judgment of a judicial council in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Civil Service Code (Law 3528/2007 as amended and in force).
No
No
5
Labour
The person in charge in cases of associations must not have been dismissed from the position of a civil servant or private teacher for disciplinary reasons.
Alternative condition of
4
Yes
Yes
6
Age
As a natural person, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
No
No
7
Time limit
Applications for licences shall be submitted only during the first quarter of each year.
No
No
8
Administrative
Applications must be submitted, either in paper form or digitally by e-mail, to the local Directorates of Education and not directly to the Ministry of Education and must include the documents intended a) for the Department A for Private Schools of the Ministry of Education and b) for the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) regarding the building inspection.
No
No
1
Kindergartens, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, High Schools, Vocational Schools.
2000 €
No
2
Up to 60 infants (licensing of private kindergarten up to 60 infants).
100 €
Yes
1
1
Photocopy of identity card or valid passport
Identification document
Photocopy of identity card or valid passport
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The process can also be carried out digitally
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
2
Solemn declaration under Law no. 1599/1986, with attestation of authenticity of signature, in which the applicant must state: a) that they do not have the capacity of a civil servant, an employee of a public legal person or of a local government organisation or a clergyman, b) that they have not been convicted or referred for trial by a final judgement of a judicial council according to Articles 8 and 9 of the Civil Service Code (Law No. 3528/2007, A 26) as amended and in force, c) that they have not been dismissed from a position as a civil servant or private teacher for disciplinary reasons, d) that they have not been subjected to the administrative sanction of revocation of the licence to establish or operate for the same or another private education and training institution in the last ten years, e) their place of permanent residence.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration under Law no. 1599/1986, with attestation of authenticity of signature, in which the applicant must state: a) that they do not have the capacity of a civil servant, an employee of a public legal person or of a local government organisation or a clergyman, b) that they have not been convicted or referred for trial by a final judgement of a judicial council according to Articles 8 and 9 of the Civil Service Code (Law No. 3528/2007, A 26) as amended and in force, c) that they have not been dismissed from a position as a civil servant or private teacher for disciplinary reasons, d) that they have not been subjected to the administrative sanction of revocation of the licence to establish or operate for the same or another private education and training institution in the last ten years, e) their place of permanent residence.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/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:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
3
The procedure refers to the issuance of a Certificate of Social Insurance Clearance (AAE), which is addressed to businesses (legal or natural persons), registered or unregistered in the Registry of Employers of Joint Ventures of the e-EFKA, and to natural persons, i.e. freelancers, self-employed, farmers, employees, pensioners, other individuals.
Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
The procedure refers to the issuance of a Certificate of Social Insurance Clearance (AAE), which is addressed to businesses (legal or natural persons), registered or unregistered in the Registry of Employers of Joint Ventures of the e-EFKA, and to natural persons, i.e. freelancers, self-employed, farmers, employees, pensioners, other individuals.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/asphalistike-enemeroteta-phusikon-nomikon-prosopon-eephka
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9447
4
Proof of retirement
Proof of Retirement
Proof of retirement
Relevant link:
https://apps.ika.gr/eTax/
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
It is presented both by legal representatives and by natural persons in the event of their retirement and therefore inability to provide a certificate of insurance clearance
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
3
Yes
2435
5
Proof of clearance for debts towards the State
Tax clearance certificate
No
3461
6
The procedure refers to the issuance of a certificate, which attests and certifies the judicial solvency of an enterprise, to enable it to participate in public tenders, to get loans and to enter into business relationships or for any other legal use related to judicial solvency. This certificate abolished 25 different judicial certificates.
Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
The procedure refers to the issuance of a certificate, which attests and certifies the judicial solvency of an enterprise, to enable it to participate in public tenders, to get loans and to enter into business relationships or for any other legal use related to judicial solvency. This certificate abolished 25 different judicial certificates.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/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:
Persons
Notes:
This certificate has replaced the First Instance Court Certificates of non-bankruptcy and non-filing for bankruptcy.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4122
7
Business Registry (GEMI) Certificate
Certification
Business Registry (GEMI) Certificate
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the case of a sole proprietor, a Certificate of registration of a distinctive title is required, when it is different from the full name of the owner.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Administrative
No
8619
8
A copy of the licence of an Early Childhood Care and Education Unit (ΜΦΠΑΔ).
Permit
A copy of the licence of an Early Childhood Care and Education Unit (ΜΦΠΑΔ).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In case the licence is granted for a private kindergarten co-located with an Early Childhood Care and Education Unit owned by the applicant, a copy of the licence must be submitted.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Administrative
No
4627
Law
Πρώτο, υποπαράγραφος Θ3.4., Θ3.6, Θ3.7
4093
2012
222
Α
Ministerial Decision
182167/ΙΑ
2013
3087
Β
1
Forwarding the application for a private school licence to the Department of Private Schools of the Ministry of Education
Responsible for Implementation
Director of Education
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The locally competent Directorate of Education or the KEP-EKE forwards the submitted application for a private school licence to the Department of Private Schools of the Ministry of Education.
Notes
The application for a private school licence must be accompanied by a folder containing the supporting documents addressed to Department A of the Independent Directorate of Private Education and another folder containing the supporting documents for the building inspection to be carried out by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP). The application may be sent either by conventional mail in paper form or submitted online along with all documents in digital form via the official website of the body.
No
No
2
Receipt and registration of the application and the accompanying files by Department A of the Directorate of Private Education
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The application is received, registered and assessed.
Notes
The assessment carried out relates to the evaluation of the documents and the fulfilment of the requirements set by the institutional framework (e.g. incompatible capacities of natural persons, insurance and tax clearance in force, etc.).
No
No
3
Assessment of the completeness of the application file
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Yes
No
4
Contacting and informing the applicant about any missing supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent employee will contact the applicant by telephone or e-mail and inform them of any missing supporting documents.
Yes
No
5
Receipt of additional supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent employee of the department receives and registers the supplementary documents relating to the application for a private school licence.
Notes
Supplementary documents can be received by post and by e-mail directly by the competent department of the Ministry of Education, without the need to be submitted to the Directorates of Education.
Yes
No
6
Forwarding the building inspection file to EOPPEP
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Forwarding of the file containing the relevant supporting documents to the body responsible for the building inspection (National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance - EOPPEP).
No
No
7
Audit to verify the compliance with building requirements
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The audit includes the following steps: receipt of the building inspection file, evaluation of supporting documents for compliance with building requirements, carrying out of an inspection, formulation of observations, drafting of a negative or positive recommendation, forwarding of the recommendation to the Ministry of Education.
No
No
8
Receipt of a positive EOPPEP recommendation on the building requirements by Department A of the Independent Directorate of Private Education.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The competent employee informs the applicant by telephone and checks the accuracy of the details.
Yes
No
9
Receipt of a negative EOPPEP recommendation on the building requirements by Department A of the Independent Directorate of Private Education.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The competent employee checks the reasons given by EOPPEP for the negative recommendation on the request of the applicant.
Notes
The competent employee informs the applicant by telephone.
Yes
No
10
Notification on the rejection of the application and return of supporting documents.
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Notification of the applicant on the reasons for the rejection of their application for the granting of a private school licence by EOPPEP and returning of the documents and fees submitted with the original application.
Yes
Yes
11
Issuance of a Ministerial Decision on the licensing of a private school of Primary and Secondary Education.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Minister
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Issuance of a Ministerial Decision on the licensing of a private school of Primary and Secondary Education.
Yes
No
12
Publication in the Government Gazette of the Ministerial Decision on the granting of a private school licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Digital signature
Description
Publication in the Government Gazette of the Ministerial Decision on the granting of a private school licence, after review by the competent department of the General Secretariat of the Government.
Yes
No
13
Notification on the publication of the Ministerial Decision in the Government Gazette
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The competent department for private schools of the Ministry of Education informs the owner of the private school (natural person) and the competent local Directorate of Education of the publication of the Ministerial Decision.
Yes
Yes
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