You can live just minutes from Hollywood! One of the best locations in Los Angeles, close to shops, restaurants, and plenty of entertainment.
Our Downtown Los Angeles campus is located on the famous Wilshire Boulevard, putting you close to many of Southern California’s most popular attractions. From Universal Studios Hollywood and Dodger Stadium to Crypto.com Arena, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s always something new to see and do.
Students can also explore iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), or head toward Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, and The Grove. Whether you’re here to study English, prepare for college, or simply enjoy life in Southern California, our Downtown Los Angeles campus puts the culture, entertainment, and energy of L.A. within easy reach.
Downtown L.A. places you at the center of one of the most diverse, dynamic cities in the world, with easy access to public transit and just minutes from globally ranked universities like USC and UCLA.
It’s an ideal home base for students who want their classroom experience matched by everyday immersion — practicing English in Los Angeles in shops, museums, and neighborhoods that reflect the full energy of Southern California.
An F-1 student visa allows full-time enrollment of 18 or more hours per week and authorizes an extended stay for the duration of studies. A B-1/B-2 tourist visa or ESTA allows short-term visits but restricts full-time study. If you wish to study full-time on a tourist visa, you may need to apply for a Change of Status to F-1 first.
In many cases, yes. If you hold a B-1/B-2, J-1, or another eligible non-immigrant visa, you may be able to apply for a Change of Status to F-1 without leaving the country. Language Systems International can issue the Form I-20 required to begin this process. Each case is different; individual legal guidance is recommended.
Form I-20 is the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, issued by SEVP-certified schools. It is required for F-1 visa applications and Change of Status processes. Contact our Downtown Los Angeles campus to begin your application.
The ESL program is organized into 7 proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. Each student is placed in the most appropriate level based on an initial assessment.
Yes. Language Systems International is SEVP-certified, officially authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program to enroll international students in F-1 status and to issue Form I-20.
The Downtown L.A. campus is located at 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 — on the Wilshire corridor, near the Metro Red/Purple Line and within a few miles of USC and UCLA.
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