Defense Language Institute

The Defense Language Institute, also known as DLI, is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) educational and research institution. The first classes began on November 1, 1941, with only four instructors and just 60 students in a deserted airplane hangar at Crissy Field. DLI provides linguistic and cultural training to the Department of Defense, other Federal Agencies and several other customers.

The main responsibility of the Defense Language Institute is the Defense Language Program, and educating DoD members in assigned languages. The other activities include planning, curriculum development, and research in second-language acquisition. The members of other Federal agencies may also receive training in this institute.

Overview of Defense Language Institute

Defense Language Institute is in a medium-sized suburb, in Monterey, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Defense Language Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Defense Language Institute Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Defense Language Institute

Defense Language Institute
Presidio of Monterey
Monterey, CA 93944-5006
General Phone: (831) 242-5828
http://www.dli.army.mil

Defense Language Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Monterey, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

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Defense Language Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Defense Language Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is -2)

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