Daze (1) - [s8e1] School

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

The premiere highlights a clash between Twilight's dream and rigid bureaucracy: [S8E1] School Daze (1)

School Daze - Part 1 | My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Wiki The non-pony students, feeling out of place and

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. The non-pony students

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

The non-pony students, feeling out of place and bored by the "pony-centric" teaching, decide to ditch class and hang out together at a local lake.

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