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Hare School, Heritage boys' school in Kolkata, India.

The school building stands opposite Presidency University on College Street, forming part of a large educational complex in central Kolkata.

Founded in 1818 by Scottish watchmaker David Hare, this educational institution began as Arpuli Pathshala before receiving its current name in 1867.

The institution carries the Sanskrit motto 'Tamaso ma jyotirgamaya,' incorporating educational principles from both Indian and Western traditions in its teaching methods.

Students between ages 5 and 18 receive instruction in Bengali, English, and Hindi under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education system.

The school maintains an enrollment of 1320 male students and holds the distinction of being the oldest Western-style educational institution in Asia.

Location: Ward No. 44, Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Inception: 1818

Founders: David Hare

GPS coordinates: 22.57565,88.36298

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:35

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