_ABSTRACT_ _ __The current study examined the epistemological beliefs of gifted EFL students compared to non-gifted ones at the Saudi Arabian context. More specifically, the study investigated how far epistemological beliefs can be potential predictors of gifted EFL students’ goal orientation, cognitive engagement, perceived linguistic competence and achievement. Four tools were used for data collection, including an Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire, ... إقراء المزيد