Hindu School is a state government-administered school in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest modern and multidisciplinary educational institution in Asia. Then it was known as Hindoo College. In 1855 the 'Pathshala' part of Hindoo College was renamed as Hindu School and the 'Mahapathshala' part became Presidency College, Kolkata.

David Hare (1775–1842) was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal, India. He founded many educational institutions in Calcutta, such as the Hindu School, and Hare School and helped in founding Presidency College.