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Establishment and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance by Natural Persons

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Description

The procedure concerns the establishment and operation of Higher Drama Schools and Higher Dance Schools by natural persons.

At a glance

Points of ServiceRegional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate of Sports - Culture of the competent Regional Unit
Number of Documents0
CostFrom 146.73 to 440.2 €
Deadline of Implementation3 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

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

The founder - owner 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

The founder-owner shall enjoy his/her political rights and not be under any form of guardianship nor have been declared bankrupt.

The founder - owner shall be at least 21 years old

The founder - owner (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.

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.

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

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

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.

Fees / Imposts

  • Administrative fee 440,20 € for the establishment or transfer of a school
    Payment type
    Tax Office cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • Administrative fee 146,73 € for school relocation
    Payment type
    Tax Office cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
  • Application – Solemn declaration (Request Description: Establishment and Operation of a Higher School of dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance, by a natural person)
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Persons
Establishment and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance by Natural Persons
What you will need
1Solemn 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
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2Copy of the building permitΒuilding permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
3Sections, in which the net height of the rooms is stated, signed by an engineerDrawings / studies by an engineer / architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
4Attestation 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
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
5Attestation 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
Persons
6Permit of change of use to a Higher School of Dramatic Art or Higher School of Dance by the competent Urban Planning Service, with the architectural plans approved by the same.Official document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
7For the Founder – Owner: Curriculum Vitae with detailed reference to datesCurriculum Vitae (CV)
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
8For the Founder – Owner: Solemn declaration of the founder-owner 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 serviceSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
9If the founder-owner 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
Persons
10For the Founder – Owner: Solemn declaration 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 and iii) is not bankruptSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
11Photocopy 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:  a 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
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
12For the Founder – Owner: Photocopy of both sides of the ID card or passportIdentification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
13For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of both sides of the ID card or passportIdentification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
14For 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 serviceSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
15For 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 Work
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
16If 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
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
17Internal Regulation of the SchoolRegulation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
18Summary list with the names of the professors by subject taught. Subjects are listed in article 23 of PD 370/83 & PD372/83Status of staff / associates
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons

Online request

Submit a new application for the selected procedure.

Legislation

  • Description
    Procedure for the admission of students to the Higher Schools of Dramatic Art: - Paragraph 1 - Add par. 2A No.14, of Law No.1158/1981 (Examinations) - Paragraph 2 - Add par. 3A No. 14 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Examinations)
    Legal references
  • Description
    par. 2 no. 347 - Repeal of documents 2 and 4 of K.Y.A. 107291/2011 Paragraph 1 - Amendment of article 4 par. 1 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 of para. 1 no. 1 of P.D. 372/1983 & 370/1983.
    Legal references
  • 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 Law.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Paragraph 14a - adding a subparagraph to par. 1 of article 4 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Supporting documents).
    Legal references
  • Description
    Theatre, dance and other performing arts Amendment of Article 4, par. 1, point 6, subparagraph a of the Law 1158/1981 (Qualifications of the Director of Studies).
    Legal references
  • Description
    - Article 13 - Amendment of par. 4 article 14 of Law No. 1158/1981 (Examinations) - Article 27 par. 1 of Law no. 1158/1981 (Extension of registration deadline).
    Legal references
  • Description
    Concerning the organization and administration of Schools of Higher Artistic Education.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Adaptation of Greek legislation on artistic education to the provisions of Community legislation.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Regulations for the Organization and Operation of Higher Dance Schools - Documents required for the issuance of the license and building specifications for the facilities of the Schools.
    Legal references
  • 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 premises.
    Legal references
  • 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 E.K.E.
    Legal references

About

Process code
647884
NACE code
85.52
Description of NACE code
Cultural education
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative appeal / Objection
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

If the above deadline expires without action, the application of the interested party is tacitly approved and the authorisation is deemed to have been issued, in accordance with par. 4 of Article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63/A/ 03-05-2010). In the aforementioned case of implicit approval, the interested party may request a certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, pursuant to para. 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (GG 44/A/11-02-2004).

Other Information

Languages supported
English

Remarks

The application for a licence to establish and operate is submitted from January 1 to March 30 of every year, and the decision shall be issued until July 31st of the same year.

ID: 647884

Name: Establishment and Operation of Higher Schools of Dramatic Art and Higher Schools of Dance by Natural Persons