The phrase "self-efficacy" refers to one's belief in one's capacity to execute a task. Students can assess their self-efficacy based on actual performances, vicarious (observational) experiences, persuasive strategies, and physiological reactions. The student's own successes are the most reliable indications of self-efficacy . Self-efficacy has an impact on how pupils feel, think, and act. A low degree of self-efficacy is associated with low self-esteem. The aim of this study is to investigate if there is a correlational relationship between the self-efficacy of Iraqi EFL 5th preparatory school students and their reading comprehension skill performance .