Any person planning to operate a private educational institute in Montgomery County for (5) five or more students at one time, or if there is more than one instructor, must obtain a license.
What is a private educational institution (PEI)?
A PEI is any private school or educational or training institution, however designated, which offers a program of college, professional, preparatory, high, intermediate, elementary, kindergarten or nursery school instruction, or any combination thereof, or any other program of trade, technical or artistic training.
When must one obtain a private educational institute license?
A license must be obtained prior to operating the private educational institution.
How does one obtain a private educational institution license?
Applications and information on the required attachments are available here:
Is there any additional information or approvals that may be required?
Are there any fees?
See the fee schedule for any fees that may apply: Fee Schedule
What is the process for applying for a Private School License?
Staff with Licensure & Regulatory Services are available to answer questions during regular business hours - Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 240-777-3986.