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

faef63e6-262c-40e3-a944-0af0a311649d 471441 Άδεια Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Ανώτερης Ιδιωτικής Σχολής Δραματικής Τέχνης ή Ανώτερης Ιδιωτικής Σχολής Χορού (ΝΠΔΔ)

• 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

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, 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

16 to 20

Fees

From 146.73 to 440.2 €

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure concerns the establishment and operation of higher schools of dramatic art and higher schools of dance by a Legal Person of Public Law (e.g. Municipalities).

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

Competent services of the Regions - Regional Units (usually Directorates of Sports - Culture or Public Health and Social Welfare or Development)

Provided to

Legal Entities, Public Bodies

Related links

Notes

Within 3 months: the application for a license to establish and operate is submitted from January 1 to March 30, and the decision is issued until July 31st

Last update

24/09/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Public bodies, Public entities

Title

Application – Solemn declaration (Request Description: Establishment and Operation of a Higher School of dramatic Art or a Higher School of Dance, by a Legal Person of Public Law (e.g. Municipalities)

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

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).

NACE

• 85.52 Cultural education

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, 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 Public Law (e.g. Municipalities)

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Establishment Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   3
   0
   0

0 11

   0
   
   

   45100
   
   No
   691200
   518400
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   241963
   
   
   85.52
   
   7135, 9603
   3621
   EU-GO, SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property.
   Supporting document, Other

The procedure concerns the establishment and operation of higher schools of dramatic art and higher schools of dance by a Legal Person of Public Law (e.g. Municipalities) 146.73 440.20 16 3 0

   2 months

,

1 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

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

No No

3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses 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

4 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

5 Prior Service 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. 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.

No No

6 Other Appointment of a School Director

No No

1 Administrative fee for the establishment or transfer of ownership 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 the relocation of a school 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 Proof of tax payment Proof of payment / Receipt

Proof of tax payment

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 7053

2 Floor plans of the school premises, signed by an engineer Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

3 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

4 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

5 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2243

6 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 from town planning

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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4558

7 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

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

Permit of change of use a Higher School of dramatic Art or a Higher School of Dance to a 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6440

9 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5658

10 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7338

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

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

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

Submitted by: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5658

12 Copy of Legal entities operating organization. Regulation

Copy of Legal entities operating organization.

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

Alternative document of: 11

Yes 5658

13 Copy of Legal entities internal regulation. Regulation

Copy of Legal entities internal regulation.

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

Alternative document of: 11

Yes 5658

14 For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of the diploma of a recognised domestic or foreign Drama School or a degree from a domestic or foreign university-level school specialising 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 recognised domestic or foreign Drama School or a degree from a domestic or foreign university-level school specialising 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

15 Photocopy of both sides of the ID card Identification document

Photocopy of both sides of the ID card

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

Submitted by: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

16 Photocopy of passport Identification document

Photocopy of passport

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

Alternative document of: 15

Yes 2244

17 For the Director of Studies: Solemn declaration 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 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

18 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. Proof of Previous Service

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 (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4441

19 Copy of the minutes of the meeting of the managing body of the Legal Person of Public Law where the Director of the Higher School is proposed Minutes

Copy of the minutes of the meeting of the managing body of the Legal Person of Public Law where 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8360

20 Translation of the foreign degree which is submitted together with the copy of the foreign language degree. Translation

Translation of the foreign degree which is submitted together with the copy of the foreign language degree.

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: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 1994

21 Recognition of the degree of foreign studies by D.O.A.T.A.P (former D.I.K.A.T.S.A). Official document

Recognition of the degree of foreign studies by D.O.A.T.A.P (former D.I.K.A.T.S.A).

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: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 6440

22 A copy of a certificate from the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications, in which it appears that the degree is equivalent or equivalent to that of the country. Certification

A copy of a certificate from the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications, in which it appears that the degree is equivalent or equivalent to that of the country.

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: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

Alternative document of: 21

Yes 8619

23 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: Public bodies, Public entities

Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Military

No 7320

Law 64 4559 2018 142 Α

Description Procedure for the admission of students to the Higher Schools of Dramatic Art - Paragraph 1 - Addition of par. 2A Article 14 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Examinations) - Paragraph 2 - Add par. 3A Article 14 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Examinations)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180100142

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) - Paragraph 2 - Repeal of supporting documents 2 and 4 of J.M.D. 107291/2011 Repeal subparagraph a, par. 1, Article 1, of P.D. 372/1983 & 370/1983

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180100005

Law 50 3905 2010 219 Α

Description Repealed provisions: subparagraph (ia). - Paragraph 4 of Article 16 of Law No. 1158/1981, as well as any other provision contrary to the provisions of this Act

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100219

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://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20030100302

Law 3 2557 1997 271 Α

Description Theatre, dance and other performing arts - Paragraph 7 - Amendment to Article 4, par.1, case 6, subparagraph a of Law No. 1158/1981 (Qualifications of the Director of Studies)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19970100271

Law 13, 27 1348 1983 47 Α

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://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100047

Law 1158 1981 127 Α

Description Conditions for granting the license

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19810100127

Presidential Decree 187 1991 73 Α

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

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19910100073

Presidential Decree 372 1983 131 Α

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

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100131

Presidential Decree 370 1983 130 Α

Description Regulations for the Organization and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art - Documents required for the issuance of the license and building specifications of the facilities.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100130

Joint Ministerial Decision 107291 2011 2664 Β

Description Processing and simplification of the administrative procedure for the authorization of the establishment and operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance through the Points of Single Contact .

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202664

1 Submission of application and of required documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party fills-in and submits the standard application and the related supporting documents to the relevant Regional Unit where the school premises are located or to a Citizen Service Centre – Single Service Centre (KEP-EPE), each year from Jan.1st to Mar. 30th, exclusively.

Notes In case the application is submitted, the employee of KEP checks the completeness of supporting documents, and of the file is complete is forwarded to the competent regional Directorate.

No No

P2D P2D

2 Conduction of on-site inspection and redaction of inspection minutes

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Building Inspection Committee of the relevant Region conducts on-site inspection and redacts the minutes of the inspection. In case supplementary evidence are necessary, the Committee records it in the minutes and the Director of the competent regional service sends the relevant document to the applicant.

No No

P5D P3D

3 Νotification of the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent Department of the Region uploads the decision to the DIAVGEIA site and notifies accordingly the interested party.

No Yes

P1D P1D

https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/faef63e6-262c-40e3-a944-0af0a311649d/ EUGO portal (information only)