ΔΔ:Licence for a private primary and secondary school for a natural person or natural persons belonging to associations of persons

67ac8d51-d52a-4c30-8056-0d7345c897dd 299147 Άδεια ιδιωτικού σχολείου Α/θμιας και Β/θμιας Εκπαίδευσης σε φυσικό πρόσωπο ή σε φυσικά πρόσωπα που μετέχουν σε ενώσεις προσώπων

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

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

5 to 7

Fees

From 100 to 2,000 €

Deadline of completion

4 months

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

DEPARTMENT A FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Provided to

Businesses, Self-employed

Related links

Validity duration

2 years

Last update

13/12/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

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

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

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

Steps

Digital steps

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, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Registries updated

Πληροφοριακό Σύστημα mySchool, Μητρώο Σχολικών Μονάδων και Λοιπών Εκπαιδευτικών Δομών

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Grantings, Incorporations

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), email

Life events

Vocational training

Type

Outgoing

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   4
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   0
   

   40151
   
   No
   32313600
   8121600
   
   P2Y
   Defined
   
   Identification document
   256964
   
   289109
   85.1, 85.2, 85.3
   
   7135, 4076
   
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   Supporting document

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1 Insurance The applicant must be cleared as per insurance and tax debts.

Link https://www.efka.gov.gr/

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 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1393

Cost Calculation Durational (annually or other)

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Up to 60 infants (licensing of private kindergarten up to 60 infants). 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1394

Cost Calculation Durational (annually or other)

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

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

Proof of clearance for debts towards the State

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/periousia-kai-phorologia/phorologia-politon/apodeiktiko-phorologikes-enemerotetas

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

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Certificate of no outstanding tax debts

Document submitted under requirements: No

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

Description The law regulates the procedure for the granting, modification, updating and withdrawal of licences for private primary and secondary schools.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100222

Ministerial Decision 182167/ΙΑ 2013 3087 Β

Description The inclusion of the procedure for granting a private school licence to those that are also handled by the Citizens Service Centres operating as Single Point of Contact (KEP-EKE).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130203087

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

P7D P1D

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

P1D P1D

3 Assessment of the completeness of the application file

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Yes No

0 0

2

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

P1M P7D

2

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

P3M P7D

4

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

P3D P1D

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

P1Y P3M

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

P15D P1D

7

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

P3D P1D

7

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

P7D P3D

9

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

P15D P5D

8

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

P15D P7D

11

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

P3D P1D

12