Intro/background Popularity of Physiotherapy as a profession has led to a 90% increase in the number of entry-level programs throughout Australia and New Zealand since 2005. Multi-campus offerrings and increasing student enrolments places significant demands on obtaining clinical competencies, particularly in an acute hospital-based environment. Placement saturation has led to innovative systems, such as simulation, to relieve clinical placement demands. Face to face placements, however, continue to be considered the gold standard. International placements are one intiative providing physiotherapy students with a breadth of acute hospital clinical experiences that are becoming harder to achieve within our own geographical boundaries. But it is unknown whether these placements can be assessed against the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice thresholds. Aim/objectives To demonstrate the feasibility of international acute hospital placements towards Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice thresholds. Discussion Seven Masters of Physiotherapy entry-level students completed a five-week placement across two hospitals in Vietnam. Students were successfully marked against the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice thresholds. Occasions of service in line with Australian reported data, in combination with positive student feedback, support the depth of their clinical experiences. Issues/questions for exploration or ideas for discussion: International placements in non-English speaking countries require local translators familiar with medical terminology and principles. The complexity of student-patient experiences requires experienced Australian registered clinical educators to adapt learning environments for entry-level physiotherapy students. Deliberate student selection and preparation prior to an internation placement is recommended.