Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 11 (2025)

English Language Proficiency and Academic Performance of Grade VI Pupils in Selected Elementary Schools in Subic, Zambales

Maribel B. Alib

Discipline: English Language

 

Abstract:

This study investigates the relationship between English language proficiency and academic performance among Grade VI pupils in se-lected elementary schools in Subic, Zambales. Employing a descrip-tive research design, data were gathered from 400 pupils through sur-veys and documentary analysis. The study assessed the pupils' profi-ciency in four key language skills listening, speaking, reading, and writing and examined their academic performance in English, Mathe-matics, and Science. Results indicated that pupils exhibited a good level of proficiency in listening and reading (receptive skills) and a very good level in speaking and writing (productive skills). In terms of academic performance, pupils achieved satisfactory levels in Eng-lish, Mathematics, and Science. Significant differences were observed in the proficiency levels of the four macro skills, with listening and reading skills correlating strongly with academic performance in Mathematics. Furthermore, a significant relationship was found be-tween English proficiency and academic achievement, suggesting that enhanced language skills positively impact performance in other sub-jects, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The study emphasizes the importance of improving receptive language skills to foster aca-demic success in these subjects. Based on these findings, the study recommends that educators prioritize the development of both recep-tive and productive language skills. Future research is encouraged to further explore the complementary relationship of these skills with academic performance and to validate the results of this study through follow-up investigations.



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