The Impact of Classroom Environment on the Academic Performance of EFL Students: A Case Study of Bani Waleed University

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between the classroom environment and the English language performance of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at Bani Waleed University. Utilizing a correlational research design, the study sampled 35 students across four academic years. Data were collected using the My Class Inventory (MCI), a derivative of the What Is Happening in the Classroom (WIHIC) questionnaire. Findings indicated high levels of student satisfaction and competitiveness, alongside moderate levels of friction and low cohesiveness. Descriptive analysis suggests that while students perceive their environment positively in terms of satisfaction, social friction and low peer cohesiveness remain critical areas for institutional improvement. The study concludes that a balanced physical and social environment is a significant predictor of academic success.