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

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    Contact

    Internet

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 05.03.2013
    Technisch geändert on 06.05.2013

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de
    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017
    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner des Landes Niedersachsen

    Address

    address

    Friedrichswall 1
    30159 Hannover

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    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

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 17.12.2009
    Technisch geändert on 12.03.2026

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de
    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017
    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Forms

    The competent authority makes applications and forms available for download on its website.

    Prerequisites

    not specified

    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

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 06.03.2013
    Technisch geändert on 27.03.2026

    Keywords

    Fernuni

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de
    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017
    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Englisch

    Sprache: en
    Sprachbezeichnung nativ: English
    Technisch erstellt on 22.10.2025
    Technisch geändert on 23.10.2024