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Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Music Educational Institutions (Conservatoires, Music Schools or Branches of them)

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Description

The procedure concerns the licensing of the establishment and operation of music institutes (conservatories, music schools, choirs, symphony orchestras and chamber music groups) which is assigned to the Municipalities, according to Law 3852/2010 "New Architecture of Local Government and Decentralized Administration - Kallikrates Program" article 94 (par. 4, case 28) The suitability conditions/prerequisites inspection is conducted by "Building Inspection Committees for the Suitability of the Buildings of Music Schools", which consists of: 2 Technicians (Architect or Civil Engineer) and one Sanitary/Occupational Health expert. For the Region of Attica, the Committee for the Inspection of the Suitability of Music School Facilities is established by a decision of the Minister of Culture. For the Regions outside Attica, Committees for the Inspection of the Suitability of the Buildings of Music Schools with the same composition are appointed by Decision of the G.G. of the relevant Region.

At a glance

Points of ServiceMunicipalities, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 150 - 440 €
Process Diagram

Conditions

Set up a company (individual, corporate) *To set up a company please follow the link below
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

The Music Educational Institution shall be housed in a single building or a single complex of buildings.

The building must have at least five 5 classrooms when it is going to shelter a Conservatory and at least three (3) classrooms when it is going to shelter a Music School or a branch. It must also have an office, a waiting area and its corridors must be at least 1m wide.

Classrooms are not allowed in areas that have not been designated as main use areas (basements, warehouses, lofts, garages, etc.).

The doors must open outwards and have a width greater than 0.90m. In cases of old buildings (eg under reservation) the most appropriate solution will be indicated by the competent building control committee.

The music school must have at least two toilets (separate for boys and girls) that meet the hygiene/sanitary requirements. The sanitary equipment must be white and the walls must be covered with white tiles, up to a height of 1.80m. They must have natural or artificial ventilation, as well as safety lamps.

The school may be sheltered on the third floor above ground floor.

At least one room must have an area of ​​16 m2 and the rest at least 10m2.

The height of the rooms must be clear 2.80m and the ratio of length to width must not exceed 2:1.

Classrooms must have natural light and ventilation. During the night hours, abundant technical lighting is required, free from shadows (the installation is done in alignment with consultation provided by the Inspection Committee for the Suitability of Music School Building Facilities).

The use of flammable materials for decoration (curtains, carpets, nylon, etc.) is not allowed.

There must be fire safety equipment, according to the instructions of the competent fire service, in visible places and at a height of safety for children.

There must be an emergency exit available, with its orientation signs. The emergency exit is determined according to the instructions of the competent Building Inspection Committee, depending on the height of the building and the capacity of the school.

The free height of the steps of the staircase to the sky (passage height) in detached houses must not be less than 1.80 m, and in apartment buildings less than 2m.

The railings of terraces and stairwells must be at least 1.10 m high.

Heating (oil or gas stoves are not allowed)

There should be, where necessary, sound insulation.

There must be safety lighting in case of power failure - at the entrance, corridor, emergency exit and end of emergency stairway.

At the stage of the final on-site inspection, the classrooms must have the required musical instruments.

It is not allowed to teach courses in areas of the school premises, except those for which a permit has been issued.

The Building Inspection Committee for Suitability of the Facilities of Music Educational Institutions (MEI) of the Attica Region, must have been appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports. It must consist of 2 Engineers (Architect or Civil Engineer) and 1 Sanitary/Health expert, in accordance with the provisions of article 10 of law 3207/2003 (Government Gazette 302 / A / 2003) and Sports.

For natural persons or the members of the Board of Directors Commission or Association of Legal Persons: they must not have been convicted of insanity or any criminal offense. Also, for the natural person or the members of the Board of Directors or of any established Managing Committee of the Foundation: they must not be musicians (themselves or their spouses or relatives by blood or first degree marriage), in a public educational institution, must not are civil servants and must not have been convicted of any offense which constitutes an obstacle to appointment to a public position.

The application must be submitted from January 2 to March 31, each year

Fees / Imposts

  • PAYMENT IN FAVOR OF THE GREEK PUBLIC TO THE MUNICIPALITY THAT ISSUES THE LICENSE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 1. A fee of 440.00 Euros is paid: a) in order to be granted a license for the establishment and operation of a Conservatory, Music School or their Branch b) in order to modify the establishment decision regarding the owner of a Conservatory or Music School
    Payment type
    Checkout of a competent authority
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

  • PAYMENT IN FAVOR OF THE GREEK PUBLIC TO THE MUNICIPALITY THAT ISSUES THE LICENSE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 2. A fee of 150.00 Euros is paid: a) in order to amend the founding decision regarding the Schools and the Departments of Conservatory, Music School or their Branches b) in order to modify the founding decision regarding the postal address of the Conservatory, Music School or their Branches
    Payment type
    Checkout of a competent authority
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

  • B When the applicant is a Legal Person The Legal Representative of the Legal Person submits an application, according to the relevant model found in the Annex of the JMD 38573 / 1216/2011 (Government Gazette 693 / B / 2011)
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Note
    When the applicant is a legal person, the application and all the attached supporting documents (town planning certificates, architectural plans) are submitted by the legal representative of the legal person. Also, all the supporting documents required for the application on behalf of a natural person, remain valid. However, the solemn declarations, Criminal Record Certificates, Degrees, etc., are submitted by each member of the Board, the Committee or the Association, administered by the legal person.
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons, Public bodies
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Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Music Educational Institutes (Conservatoires, Music Schools or Branches of them)
What you will need
1Photocopy of ID police cardIdentification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
2Criminal record certificateCriminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)
3If the applicant 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
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
4Solemn declaration of the applicant that he/she: i. enjoys the civil and political rights of a citizen of a EU member-state, ii. is not under any form of guardianship iii. has not been prosecuted for a misdemeanour or felony in the last 5 years. iv. has not been prosecuted by the prosecutor of his/her place of residence, nor by any other prosecutor of the country v. is not a musician in a public educational institute in Greece, himself/herself or his/her spouse or a first-degree relative by blood or marriage, vi. has not been dismissed from public service due to inadequacy in the performance of his/her duties or due to incompatibility with his/her work of conduct (lack of moral capacity) vii. is not a civil servant or an employee of N.P.D.D. and that he/she was not sentenced by an irrevocable decision to a sentence resulting in deduction for civil servantsSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
5Solemn declaration of two (2) Civil Engineers about the static adequacy and strength of the buildingSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
6Copy of a degree certificate (primary school level at least)Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
7Attestation of the Fire Department, accompanied by a relevant study, prepared by the Fire Department.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
8Proof of payment of the administrative feeFee
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
9Architectural layouts, signed and stamped by an engineer, of the floors used by the school, which shall also reflect the emergency exit stairway.Floor plan
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
10Section (if there is a stairway, at its place the actual height shall be indicated). Signed and stamped by an engineer.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
11Copy of the building permit, validated by the competent Urban Planning Service. In the case where a Byzantine Music School is part of a church complex, permit of church construction.Βuilding permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
12One set of building permit drawingsDrawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
13Permit of change of use to a Music School by the competent Urban Planning Service, with the architectural plans approved by the Urban Planning ServiceLicense to use
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersonsPublic bodies
14When the applicant is a legal person, it is also required: a copy of the articles of association of the legal person requesting the establishmentNotarary document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
15When the applicant is a legal person, it is also required: a copy of the act of the Board of Directors for the assignment of the administration of the institute to a Committee, which will consist of the members of the Association or the directors of the legal person - if the legal person decides that the institute shall be managed by a CommitteeLegal documents from legal entities
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
16When the applicant is a Municipality, it is also required to provide: Copy of the Act of the Municipal Council for the assignment of the administration of the institute to a three-member Committee, which will consist of members of the Council or CitizensLegal documents from legal entities
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Public bodies

Legislation

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    On the ratification of the internal regulations of the Thessaloniki Conservatory
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    Link

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    Regarding establishment of private music institutes
    Legal references
    Link

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    Regulation of operation of private music institutions
    Legal references
    Link

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    On the organization and administration of schools of Higher Art Education, etc
    Legal references
    Link

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    Protection and development of the Cinematic Art, strengthening of the Greek cinema and other provisions
    Legal references
    Link

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    Determination of fee for the establishment of Higher Schools of Art Education and private Music Schools
    Legal references
    Link

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    Regulation of issues regarding preparations for the Olympics and other provisions
    Legal references
    Link

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    Determining the specifications of buildings for housing a Music School. The GG 1595/Β/2004 updates and replaces provisions of RD 16/1966, regarding building prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

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    Facilitation of application submission via Points of Single Contact. GG 693/Β/2011 updates and replaces provisions of RD 16/1966, regarding prerequisites for the establishment and operation.
    Legal references
    Link

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    Percussion operation - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

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    Operation of a department for harpsichords - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

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    Operation of a department for classic guitar - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

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    Operation of a department for saxophone - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Operation of a Choire conducting school - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Operation of an orchestra conducting school - prerequisites
    Legal references
    Link

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Process code
965007
NACE code
85.52
Description of NACE code
Cultural education
Legal means of protection or appeal
Hierarchical appeal/recourse 
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

Other Information

Languages supported
EnglishGreek

Remarks

The Building Inspection Committee is established by Decision of the Minister of Culture (for the Music Schools of the Attica Region) through the Directorate of Human Resources Management, Department of Administrative Support of Supervised Bodies The on-site check/inspection Report from the Building Inspection is issued by the Building Inspection Committee for the Suitability of Music School Facilities see relevant procedures: a) Establishment and Operation of music educational institutes, by natural persons b) Establishment and Operation of music educational institutes, by legal persons c) Establishment and Operation of music educational institutes, by Municipalities

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