Distance Learning Courses: Display
The sale of so-called hobby courses must be reported to the competent authority.
Description
Distance learning courses which are used exclusively for leisure or entertainment do not require approval. However, the distribution of these so-called hobby courses must be reported to the competent authority. In these courses, contract drafting, advertising and information as well as possibly the use of representatives must comply with the requirements of the Act for the Protection of Participants in Distance Learning (FernUSG).
Distance learning courses which are not exclusively for leisure or entertainment purposes require approval. Further information can be found in the service "Distance Learning Courses Admission".
Competent office
The responsibility lies with the State Central Office for Distance Education (ZFU).
This procedure can also be carried out through a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by municipalities and the state for service providers.
Contact point
The responsibility lies with the State Central Office for Distance Education (ZFU).
This procedure can also be carried out through a "Point of Single Contact". The "Point of Single Contact" is a special service offered by municipalities and the state for service providers.
Contact person
Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht (ZFU)
Address
address
Peter-Welter-Platz 2
50676 Köln
Contact
Internet
Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner des Landes Niedersachsen
Address
address
Friedrichswall 1
30159 Hannover
postal address
Post office box 1 01
30001 Hannover
Opening hours
Montag bis Donnerstag 9 bis 15 Uhr und Freitag 9 bis 12 oder nach telefonischer Vereinbarung
Contact
e-mail: ea@niedersachsen.de
telephone: 0511 120-5521
Forms
The competent authority makes applications and forms available for download on its website.
Prerequisites
not specified
Basis for legal action
Legal remedy
not specified
Procedure
not specified
Processing time
not specified
Costs
There are no fees.
Notes (specifics)
not specified
Unterstützende Institutionen
not specified
Welche Dokumente resultieren aus dieser Leistung?
not specified
Area of validity
Lower Saxony
Official approval
Officially approved by Ministry of Culture of Lower Saxony
Keywords
Fernuni