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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. ...

How Important are Your DLAB Scores

Find out how your DLAB score can affect, not only your chances of going to DLI, but also your future career progression in the military. ...

What Is The DLAB

Find out what the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test is, and how to prepare for the DLAB exam, if you are one of those who has to take it. ...

Best DLAB Practice Tests

Access multiple DLAB practice tests and ensure you are prepared to take the Defense Language Aptitude Battery Test and increase your DLAB Score. ...

Get Started With DLAB Prep

If you need to pass the DLAB and get a good score, then check this out. We've listed all the steps you need to take in order to score high on the DLAB. ...

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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.