The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division Kiambu District.
The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects the students' academic performance of the English language in the
selected schools of Kikuyu Division, to determine if teacher qualities affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the
selected schools of Kikuyu Division; and to determine if school facilities affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires and interview guides to students, teachers and head teachers of the schools involved in the study.