ΔΔ:Establishment and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance by a Legal Person of Private Law

3df64a92-868d-444b-b005-73ca542a35b6 314139 Άδεια Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Ανώτερης Ιδιωτικής Σχολής Δραματικής Τέχνης ή Ανώτερης Ιδιωτικής Σχολής Χορού (ΝΠΙΔ)

• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
• Categories
• Show Procedure
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At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate of Sports - Culture of the competent Regional Unit

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive (information only)

Number of required documents

18 to 20

Fees

From 146.73 to 440.2 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the commencement of the exercise of a profession by a natural person, through an announcement to the competent authority, in order to obtain a certificate of legal requirements for the establishment and operation of an Amateur Dance School, the transfer or relocation of the School.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate of Sports - Culture of the competent Regional Unit

Provided to

Private Law Legal Entities, Educational services enterprises

Related links

Notes

Applications for licences shall be submitted from 1 January to 30 March and the decision shall be issued by 31 July each year.

Last update

14/10/2026

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, Legal entities under private law

Title

Submission of Application for the establishment and operation of a Higher School of Dramatic Art or a Higher School of Dance by a Legal Person of Private Law (Association, Society, Company, etc)

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Other Administrative appeal / Objection

If the above deadline expires without action, the application of the interested party is accepted by default and the application is considered to have been issued, in accordance with par. 4 of Article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A/ 03-05-2010). In the above mentioned case of silent approval, the interested party may request a certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with par. 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004(GG 44/A/11-02-2004).

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Output & Results

Output

Decision, Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Establishment and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance by a Legal Person of Private Law (Association, Society, Company, etc)

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Establishment Licenses, Operating Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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   45100
   
   No
   10540800
   7948800
   
   
   
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
   241963
   
   
   85.52
   
   5587, 7135
   3621
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the commencement of the exercise of a profession by a natural person, through an announcement to the competent authority, in order to obtain a certificate of legal requirements for the establishment and operation of an Amateur Dance School, the transfer or relocation of the School. 146.73 440.20 18 2 0

   3 months

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

• For company establishment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

3 Urban planning Conditions that must be met by the building facilities of drama schools/ dance schools, according to MD 78036/ 2473/ 2004 (GG 1595/ Β/ 2004)

No No

4 Labour The legal representative shall not be a civil servant nor have been convicted for any offence that constitutes an impediment to appoint-ment to a public office

No No

5 Age The legal representative shall be at least 21 years old

No No

6 Military For the Legal Representative: in case he is male, he shall have fulfilled his military obligations or been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate nor have been irrevocably convicted of desertion.

No No

7 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses For the Legal Representative: He/she shall enjoy his/her political rights and not be under any form of guardianship nor have been declared bankrupt.

No No

8 Educational The Director of Studies shall possess a degree from a recognised domestic or foreign: - Drama School or university-level School of Theatre Studies, or - Dance School

No No

9 Labour The Director of Studies shall not be a civil servant and shall not have been convicted for any offence that constitutes an impediment to appointment to a public office

No No

10 Labour The Director of Studies shall have ten years of successful service in the theatre or in a Drama School as a Professor, and Administrative skills as Director or Professor in a Dance School

No No

11 Military The Director of Studies (in case he is male) shall have fulfilled his military obligations or been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate nor have been irrevocably convicted of desertion.

No No

12 Administrative The purposes of the Legal Person of Private Law shall include educational and cultural ones

No No

13 Administrative Appointment of a representative and Director of Studies

No No

1 Administrative fee for the establishment or transfer of a school 440.20 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

No

2 Administrative fee for school relocation 146.73 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

Yes

1

1 Floor plans of the school premises, signed by an engineer Floor plan

Floor plans of the school premises, signed by an engineer

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2903

2 Section, in which the net height of the rooms is stated, signed by an engineer Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

Section, in which the net height of the rooms is stated, signed by an engineer

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

3 Solemn declaration of two (2) Civil Engineers about the static adequacy and strength of the building, stating the maximum allowed weight of the loads (minimum allowed weight 350kg/m2) Solemn Declaration

Solemn declaration of two (2) Civil Engineers about the static adequacy and strength of the building, stating the maximum allowed weight of the loads (minimum allowed weight 350kg/m2)

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

4 Copy of the building permit Βuilding permit

Copy of the building permit

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2243

5 Attestation from the Urban Planning Office that the installation and operation of a Drama School or and a Dance School as applicable is allowed in the specific building block. Certificate

Attestation from the Urban Planning Office that the installation and operation of a Drama School or and a Dance School as applicable is allowed in the specific building block.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

6 Attestation of the Fire Department, accompanied by a relevant study, prepared by the Fire Department. Certificate

Attestation of the Fire Department, accompanied by a relevant study, prepared by the Fire Department.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

7 Permit of change of use a Higher School of dramatic Art or a Higher School of Dance by the competent Urban Planning Service, with the architectural plans approved by the same. License to use

Permit of change of use a Higher School of dramatic Art or a Higher School of Dance by the competent Urban Planning Service, with the architectural plans approved by the same.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9848

8 For the Legal Representative: Curriculum Vitae with detailed reference to dates Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For the Legal Representative: Curriculum Vitae with detailed reference to dates

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7597

9 For the Legal Representative: Solemn declaration that he/she is not a civil servant nor an employee of a Legal Person of Public Law (NPDD), and has not been sentenced by irrevocable decision to a sentence implying exclusion from public service Solemn Declaration

For the Legal Representative: Solemn declaration that he/she is not a civil servant nor an employee of a Legal Person of Public Law (NPDD), and has not been sentenced by irrevocable decision to a sentence implying exclusion from public service

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

10 For the Legal Representative, in case he is male, he shall have fulfilled his military obligations or been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate nor have been irrevocably convicted of desertion. Solemn Declaration

For the Legal Representative, in case he is male, he shall have fulfilled his military obligations or been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate nor have been irrevocably convicted of desertion.

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Military

No 7320

11 For the Legal Representative: He/she shall enjoy his/her political rights and not be under any form of guardianship nor have been declared bankrupt. Solemn Declaration

For the Legal Representative: He/she shall enjoy his/her political rights and not be under any form of guardianship nor have been declared bankrupt.

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

12 For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of the diploma of a recognized domestic or foreign Drama School or a degree from a domestic or foreign university-level school specializing in Theatre Studies (for Schools of Dramatic Art) or Dance School (for Dance Schools) In the case of a foreign degree, the following shall be submitted: copy of the foreign language degree and its translation, recognition of the degree by DIKATSA/ DOATAP or a copy of a certificate from the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance, showing that the degree is equivalent or corresponds to a domestic one. Proof of Study

For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of the diploma of a recognized domestic or foreign Drama School or a degree from a domestic or foreign university-level school specializing in Theatre Studies (for Schools of Dramatic Art) or Dance School (for Dance Schools) In the case of a foreign degree, the following shall be submitted: copy of the foreign language degree and its translation, recognition of the degree by DIKATSA/ DOATAP or a copy of a certificate from the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance, showing that the degree is equivalent or corresponds to a domestic one.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

13 For the Legal Representative and For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of both sides of the ID card or passport Identification document

For the Legal Representative and For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of both sides of the ID card or passport

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

14 For the Director of Studies: Solemn declaration of the Director of Studies that he/she is not a civil servant nor an employee of a Public Law Legal Person (NPDD), and has not been sentenced by irrevocable decision to a sentence implying exclusion from public service Solemn Declaration

For the Director of Studies: Solemn declaration of the Director of Studies that he/she is not a civil servant nor an employee of a Public Law Legal Person (NPDD), and has not been sentenced by irrevocable decision to a sentence implying exclusion from public service

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

15 For the Director of Studies: Curriculum vitae with detailed reference to dates (and, optionally, any other data – e.g. programmes of performances, articles, reviews, service certificates, references etc.- supporting the facts listed in the CV: for successful service of at least ten years). For:

• a) Higher School of Dramatic Art for at least ten years of successful service in the Theatre or in Drama School as a Professor and administrative skills or
• b) for Higher School of Dance, proven superior artistic qualifications with ten years of experience as Director or Professor of School and administrative skills.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

For the Director of Studies: Curriculum vitae with detailed reference to dates (and, optionally, any other data – e.g. programmes of performances, articles, reviews, service certificates, references etc.- supporting the facts listed in the CV: for successful service of at least ten years).

For: 

• a) Higher School of Dramatic Art for at least ten years of successful service in the Theatre or in Drama School as a Professor and administrative skills or
• b) for Higher School of Dance, proven superior artistic qualifications with ten years of experience as Director or Professor of School and administrative skills.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7597

16 If the Director of Studies is male, solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established. Solemn Declaration

If the Director of Studies is male, solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established.

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, Legal entities under private law

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Military

No 7320

17 Internal regulation of the school Regulation

Internal regulation of the school

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5658

18 Summary list with the names of the professors by subject taught. Subjects are listed in article 23 of PD 370/83 & PD 372/83 Status of staff / associates

Summary list with the names of the professors by subject taught. Subjects are listed in article 23 of PD 370/83 & PD 372/83

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Notes: Summary list with the names of the professors by subject taught. Subjects are listed in article 23 of PD 370/83 «Regulations of the Schools operation»

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7338

19 Copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Legal Person of Private Law where:

• a) the representative of the Higher School being established is appointed and
• b) the Director of the Higher School is proposed

Legal documents from legal entities

Copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Legal Person of Private Law where:

• a) the representative of the Higher School being established is appointed and
• b) the Director of the Higher School is proposed

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9338

20 Copy of the Statutes (or organization chart, internal regulation etc.) of the Legal Person of Private Law Legal documents from legal entities

Copy of the Statutes (or organization chart, internal regulation etc.) of the Legal Person of Private Law

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Legal entities under private law

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9338

Law 64 4559 2018 142 Α

Description Procedure for the admission of students to the Higher Schools of Dramatic Art

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2018/142/pdf

Law 347 4512 2018 5 Α

Description - Paragraph 1 - Amendment of Article 4 - and Article 9 par. 4 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Establishment license)

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2018/4512/pdf

Presidential Decree 187 1991 73 Α

Description Adaptation of Greek legislation on artistic education to the provisions of Community law.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1991/73/pdf

Presidential Decree 372 1983 130 Α

Description Required documents for the issuance of the permit and building specifications for the facilities of the Schools

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1983/130/pdf

Presidential Decree 370 1983 130 Α

Description Regulation for the Organization and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art - Documents required for the issuance of the license and building specifications of the premises

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/1983/370/pdf

Law 50 3905 2010 219 Α

Description Repealed provisions: point (ia).

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2010/219/pdf

Law 10 3207 2003 302 Α

Description Paragraph 14a - adding a subparagraph to par. 1 of article 4 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Supporting documents)

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2003/302/pdf

Law 3 2557 1997 271 Α

Description Theatre, dance and other performing arts

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1997/271/pdf

Law 13 1348 1983

Description Amendment of par. 4 article 14 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Examinations) and par. 1 Article 27 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Extension of registration deadline)

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/1983/1348/pdf

Law 1158 1981 127 Α

Description On the organisation and administration of Higher Schools of Artistic Education

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/1981/1158/pdf

1 Start of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of standard application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the completed standard application and the relevant supporting documents to the relevant Regional Unit to which the school’s premises belong or to KEP-EPE, exclusively from 1 January to 30 March of each year.

Yes No

P1D P1D

1

3 Receipt of electronic application and supporting documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Check of completeness of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee receiving the application initially checks the completeness of the supporting documents and, if they are complete, registers it. If the application is submitted to a KEP, the KEP employee checks the completeness of the supporting documents and, if complete, the file is forwarded to the competent Directorate of the Region.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Forwarding of supporting documents to the Advisory Committee

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent employee of the Region forwards the supporting documents for the founder-owner and the Director of Studies to the advisory committee of Article 25 of Law 1158/1981.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Forwarding of supporting documents to the Building Inspection Committee

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description At the same time, the competent employee of the Region forwards the supporting documents concerning the building to the Building Inspection Committee of the Region.

No No

P1D P1D

7 Check of supporting documents - Drafting of minutes

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The advisory committee of Article 25 of Law 1158/1981 checks the supporting documents for the legal representative and the Director of Studies and drafts Minutes, which it sends to the Directorate of Artistic Education.

No No

P1D P1D

8 Drafting of information document

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department of Theatre and Dance Education drafts an information document on the finding of the Committee of Article 25 of Law 1158/1981, which is signed by the Director of Artistic Education.

No No

P1D P1D

9 Conduct of on-site inspection - Drafting of minutes

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The Building Inspection Committee of the Region conducts an on-site inspection and drafts the inspection minutes. If supplementary information is required, the Committee records this in its Minutes and the Director of the competent service of the Region drafts and sends a relevant document to the applicant.

No No

P4M P3M

10 Search for criminal record

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the opinion of the Committee of Article 25 of Law 1158/1981 is positive and, at the same time, the Building Inspection Committee certifies the suitability of the premises, the competent Department of the Region searches ex officio for the copy of the Criminal Record.

No No

P3D P2D

11 Drafting of Certificate of Commencement of Operation

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent Department of the Region drafts the Certificate of Commencement of Operation, which the Head of Department forwards to the Head of the Directorate for signature.

No No

P1D P1D

12 Signing of Certificate of Commencement of Operation by the Director

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Head of the competent Directorate of the Region signs the Certificate of Commencement of Operation and forwards it to the General Director for signature.

No No

P1D P1D

13 Signing of Certificate of Commencement of Operation by the General Director

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The General Director of the Region signs the Certificate of Commencement of Operation and forwards it to the Regional Governor or the competent Deputy Regional Governor for signature.

Notes In the Region of Attica, the competent authority is the Deputy Regional Governor for Culture and Youth.

No No

P1D P1D

14 Signing of Certificate of Commencement of Operation

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Regional Governor or the competent Deputy Regional Governor signs the Certificate of Commencement of Operation.

No No

P10D P7D

15 Registration in DIAVGEIA and notification to the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The competent Department of the Region registers the decision in DIAVGEIA and informs the interested party accordingly. It notifies the decision to the Directorate of Artistic Education of the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

No Yes

P1D P1D