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What is the Defense Language Institute (DLI)?

After passing the DLAB, you'll need to start preparing for the Defense Language Institute. DLI is extremely hard but there are some things you can do now. ...

How to Study for the DLAB Test

Learn the 3 easy steps to preparing and studying for the DLAB. With these three simple steps, you will definitely increase your DLAB score. ...

Tips for Taking the Listening Portion of the DLAB Test

The listening portion of the DLAB test is the hardest. However, if you know what to expect and how this section is organized, you'll be ahead of your peers. ...

How is the DLAB Test Organized

Find out the DLAB test organization, and what is to be expected if you were to take the DLAB exam. Even see how the test questions are laid out right here. ...

What is a Good DLAB Score

Find out what is a good score on the DLAB test. There are certain DLAB score requirements in order to take certain languages, but what is a good score? ...

What do I need to Pass the DLAB

Not sure what it takes to pass the DLAB? Find out here, plus all the extra requirements that the military doesn't tell you about that will affect you. ...

Who Can Take the DLAB Test

Find out who is eligible to take the DLAB test and under what circumstance can family members of the armed forces take the DLAB exam as well. ...

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What is the DLAB?
The Defense Language Aptitude Battery Test, or also known as DLAB, is a military administered language exam that focuses on measuring a person’s ability to learn a language. It is a required test for any military person who is looking to attend a Defense Language school such as Defense Language Institute (DLI) and is required for certain military communities in the application process.
Who Can Take the DLAB Test?
As long as you are a service member in good standing or a spouse of a service member in good standing, then you are eligible to take the exam. Furthermore, you are allowed to take the exam as many times as you want as long as it hasn’t been less then six months since the last time you took it.
What is a Good DLAB Score?
While the minimum score to enter the Defense Language Institute is 95 and the minimum score for a Cat IV Language is 110, should you shoot for either of these? The short answer is no. Like we have stated on previous articles, your DLAB score will carry with you as you progress in your military career.