The easy expat guide to Dublin (http://www.easyexpat.com/en/dublin.htm) offers some useful information overall, as well as in the field of language courses (http://www.easyexpat.com/en/dublin/scho ... ourses.htm).

"The linguistic trip
For young people, taking advantage of the school holidays to improve their foreign language, trips abroad are organized for a few weeks period. The stay is usually with local families, boarding (pack-lunch at lunch time). Language courses with small groups occur during the day, with cultural activities and visits. It costs usually more than 600 EUR a week (and normally last for 2 weeks).

According to the school infrastructure, you can work in a language laboratory, have free access to study rooms, libraries or the Internet. In addition, extra-curicular activities can be offered, such as cultural visits or trips.
An English test is asked at registration time, in order to assess your level.
If you want more information, look on this school website :

* U learn : http://www.u-learn.ie/
* AMCD : http://www.amcd.ie/
* Annalivia : http://www.annaliviaschool.com/

A list of recognised EFL schools and organisations in Ireland : http://www.acels.ie/search.htm

For more information, have a look in Irish Council for International Students : http://www.icosirl.ie/ "

Best of luck!

 

Hey!

I know your post was from 2010 but in case you need any more infos for the future or for anyone else who enters this post.
I studied in Delfin School and as you mentioned it's not expensive and it has great teachers, atmosphere and quality of classes.

I really recommend it folks!

Check yourself! Their website is www.delfinschool.com

If yuo have any questions about this school or my time there please let me know!

Cheers!

Mati