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

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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

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

Remote Points of service

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

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

03/12/2024

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

        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).

        NACE

        • 85.52 Cultural education

        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

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

              Type

              Outgoing
              N1

              ,


            • 1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)
              • For company establishment see the link below

              No No

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

              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 - 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 case a, par. 1, Article 1, of P.D. 372/1983 & 370/1983

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

            • Presidential Decree 187 1991 73 Α

              Description Authorization also extended to Community citizens

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

            • 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://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100130

            • 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://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100130

            • Law 50 3905 2010 219 Α

              Description Repealed provisions: point (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 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 http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGFk abAsP7xndtvSoClrL81ajfrVkIgRDtIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6qSYtMQEkEHLwnFqmgJSA5WIsluV-nRwO1oKqSe4BlOTSpEWYhszF8P8UqWb zFijL3ST2bcqj0keote7L3ePsUTed1HPaIGRA3CeaablgNx

            • Law 1158 1981 1158 Α

              Description Conditions for granting the license

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19810101158

            • 1 Submission of application and of required documents

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party fills-in and submits the standard application and the related supporting documents to the competent 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.

              No No


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

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              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 redacts and sends the relevant document to the applicant.

              No No


            • 3 Notification of the interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

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

              No Yes


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