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The aim of the present study is to examine the relationship between scholastic achievement and self confidence. The samples taken included 1,410 male and femal high school students studying under two educational systems: the general education system and the elective courses track. All students responded to the Self-confdence Scale developed by the present researcher. The scholastic achievement rate was taken from the school records. It was found that the scholastic achievement of females excels that of their male counterparts in the elective system. However, the aforementioned result did not apply to students in the general education system. The study revealed statistically significant differences between males and females in self-confidence in the two scholastic disciplines, in which males had the highest mean scores. Furthermore, the study showed significant positive correlations between achievement and self-confidence in all groups except for females studying in the elective system.

Keywords: Self-confidence, Scholastic achievement, General education and elective courses system.