The 637th Training Group, also known as the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, is the leader in English language training for the Department of Defense. The "Gateway to America," builds security cooperation capability through English language training and cultural immersion for more the 3,500 students annually worldwide. 

The Defense English Language Program provides English language training to international military and civilian personnel in addition to the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard pre-Basic Combat Training trainees. By fostering English language proficiency on the DLIELC campus and worldwide, we strengthen alliances, nurture new and aspiring partnerships, and engage in meaningful regional activities through enhanced interoperability. 

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Mission

Provide targeted English language instruction, curriculum, testing and support for DoD security cooperation missions.

Vision

Educate, equip, and inspire U.S. and international students to take the English language to the fight.

 

  • FY25 Course Catalog and Handbook

 

2235 Andrews Ave 
JBSA-Lackland, TX

78236-5259

 

 

 

332nd Training Squadron

 

637th International Support Squadron

 

637th Training Support Squadron

 

 

637TH TRAINING GROUP IN THE NEWS

  • DLIELC field studies program shares American culture with partner nations

    The Defense Language Institute English Language Centeris home to the largest Field Studies Program, focused on immersing students in American culture and introducing them to American ways of life through events on campus, day tours, overnight tours, and linking students with a host family via the

  • DLIELC hosts first female Lebanese air traffic controller

    Airman Maria Abou Daher Maalouf from the Lebanese Air Force is the first female air traffic controller from her country to attend the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for English language training.

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