MSUDA (Michigen State University Dubai Academy) will offer a 2 week teacher training program in March 2010, thanks to a grant from the US Department of State. A press release from MSU Dubai 06 September 2009 announced the deal, worth about US$40,000. Teacher training will be offered to English language teachers in the region (not clear if region means GCC, Middle East, or MENA). The MSU Dubai Academy was set up by MSU Dubai to provide preparatory certificate courses for pre-university students with first classes in October 2009.