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Following her journey beyond Equestria (events from the movie), Twilight realizes many creatures outside the pony world know nothing about friendship.

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Unlike traditional pony schools, Twilight's academy welcomes students from all kingdoms, including: Gallus (Griffon) Silverstream (Seapony/Hippogriff) Yona (Yak) Ocellus (Changeling) Smolder (Dragon) Sandbar (Pony) The Conflict [S8E1] School Daze (1)

Twilight consults Princess Celestia, who supports the plan but notes that the school must be approved by the Equestria Education Association (E.E.A.) , led by the strict Chancellor Neighsay .

In the Season 8 premiere, " School Daze - Part 1 ," Twilight Sparkle decides to open a School of Friendship after seeing the Cutie Map expand to include lands far beyond Equestria . The Founding of the School Following her journey beyond Equestria (events from the

The non-pony leaders (like Prince Rutherford and Dragon Lord Ember) feel insulted and pull their students out. Neighsay officially shuts the school down , sealing the doors with a magical lock.

During a "Friends and Family Day" inspection, the students attempt to return to the school in a grand way. However, Ocellus accidentally causes a panic when she transforms into a large creature to impress the guests, resulting in a chaotic accident that ruins the ceremony. The Conclusion of Part 1 The Founding of the School The non-pony leaders

The premiere highlights a clash between Twilight's dream and rigid bureaucracy: