The Power of Self-Confidence: Enhancing English Language Acquisition of SNSEP-OIC Students

This research study aimed to investigate the disparity in self-confidence levels among students in English language acquisition across Grade 7 to Grade 12 at SNSEP-OIC. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 91 respondents, representing 82.73% of the total population, through simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, mean computation, and Two-Sample TTest or Welch's T-Test. The findings indicated that students generally exhibit a 'Quite Confident' level of self-confidence in English language acquisition. While self-confidence levels are similar across sex and age demographics, variations were observed concerning grade levels. Furthermore, students demonstrated proficiency in English language skills, with academic performance levels showing similarity across sex and age but divergence based on grade levels. The study underscored the importance of addressing and bolstering self-confidence in English language acquisition among students, particularly across different grade levels, to enhance academic performance effectively