The city of Los Angeles is an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, Los Angeles is most famous for being the center of the world’s entertainment industry, drawing millions of tourists every year and offering something for everyone. Students of the Downtown campus are able to participate in frequent activities that introduce them to the sites and experiences of Los Angeles, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and its over 2300 stars, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and its handprints and footprints, and the famous Hollywood/Highland entertainment center. Students also benefit from Los Angeles’ renowned cultural offerings, including the Disney Concert Hall, built by the prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum, designed by renowned architect Richard Meier. Students receive instruction in one of the numerous classrooms occupying an entire floor of a high-rise office building located in the heart of Los Angeles. A large kitchen and lunch area are continuously available during the day for breaks and study periods, and there are outdoor patio facilities available as well. Being the largest of the four campuses, the Downtown branch provides a greater number of classes in each program to accommodate the increased number of students. Language Systems Downtown is an ETS-authorized TOEFL® iBT and TOEIC® Test Center, and students can take the TOEFL® ITP Assessment here as well, which is accepted by many colleges. An additional advantage to the Downtown LA location is the numerous ethnic restaurants available for students, as well as convenient proximity to public transportation such as bus routes and the Metro rail line. The campus is near major interstate highways 10 and 101, and numerous colleges and universities are in close proximity to the school, including the University of Southern California (USC) and Los Angeles Community College (LACC). A large variety of housing options exist for students within walking distance of the school.